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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcrosses
Noun
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Modern hybrids feature the best of both worlds, with better pest and disease resistance, high production, and really good flavor.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026 -
Enter ComEd, which is driving motorists to consider electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At the same time, intentional crossbreeds—often marketed as designer dogs such as cockapoos, maltipoos, and doodles—have surged in popularity.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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These crossbreeds may keep hope alive And while naturally conceived elkhorn and staghorn coral may soon be a thing of the past in Florida, reef restoration groups will keep breeding and replanting them.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Outcrosses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcrosses. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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